Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 25, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 7:45 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 47m at 1:11 am (2.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:04 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (86% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - Feb 1974

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:391.310:141.13:30-0.34:28-0.18:126:30First Quarter1Fri
2Sat10:481.411:271.14:36-0.35:39-0.18:116:31Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun12:001.45:45-0.36:47-0.28:116:32Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon12:361.21:051.56:54-0.47:49-0.38:106:33Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue1:381.32:051.67:58-0.58:44-0.48:096:34Full Moon5Tue
6Wed2:351.53:011.68:57-0.69:35-0.58:086:35Full Moon6Wed
7Thu3:281.63:531.69:52-0.610:23-0.58:076:36Full Moon7Thu
8Fri4:201.64:441.610:45-0.611:09-0.58:066:38Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat5:101.75:331.511:37-0.511:55-0.58:056:39Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun6:001.76:221.512:29-0.48:036:40Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon6:491.67:121.412:42-0.41:22-0.38:026:41Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue7:391.58:021.31:30-0.32:17-0.28:016:42Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed8:311.58:561.22:21-0.33:12-0.18:006:43Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu9:281.49:551.13:15-0.24:080.07:596:44Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri10:281.310:571.14:12-0.15:050.07:586:45Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat11:291.311:571.25:10-0.16:020.17:576:46Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun12:251.36:08-0.16:550.07:556:48Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon12:511.21:151.37:02-0.17:420.07:546:49Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue1:391.32:001.47:51-0.18:24-0.17:536:50Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed2:221.32:411.48:36-0.29:02-0.17:526:51New Moon20Wed
21Thu3:011.43:181.59:17-0.29:36-0.27:506:52New Moon21Thu
22Fri3:361.53:541.59:55-0.210:08-0.27:496:53New Moon22Fri
23Sat4:091.54:281.510:32-0.210:40-0.27:486:54New Moon23Sat
24Sun4:421.65:031.411:09-0.211:12-0.27:466:55Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon5:161.65:381.411:47-0.111:48-0.27:456:56Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue5:531.66:171.412:27-0.17:446:57Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed6:341.67:011.412:29-0.21:120.07:426:58Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu7:211.67:511.31:16-0.12:040.07:416:59First Quarter28Thu
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8635150)

Common Questions About Colonial Beach, VA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Colonial Beach, VA today?

Slack tide in Colonial Beach, VA is approximately 4:28 am — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Colonial Beach, VA?

Colonial Beach, VA is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 86% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly maximum.

What datum are Colonial Beach, VA tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Colonial Beach, VA?

Tide predictions for Colonial Beach, VA come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Colonial Beach, VA?

Tide data for Colonial Beach, VA is sourced from NOAA Station #8635150. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8635150.

What is the moon phase in Colonial Beach, VA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Colonial Beach, VA is Waxing Gibbous (86% illuminated). This places Colonial Beach, VA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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